Criminal Justice Graduate Certificate

The field of criminology and criminal justice draws on diverse perspectives to explore the nature, extent, management, control, consequences, and prevention of crime and violence. This graduate certificate in Criminal Justice offers current and aspiring professionals the opportunity to develop and enhance research and critical thinking skills, problem solving, and managerial and leadership skills to pursue positions in a variety of criminal justice settings, as well as government, research, and private nonprofit agencies. This certificate program meets Department of Education regulations for gainful employment programs; students are eligible to apply for financial aid.

Students currently admitted into the Master of Criminal Justice program or the Dual Master of Public Administration / Master of Criminal Justice program are ineligible for this certificate.